Robots in Education: An Introduction to High-Tech Social Agents, Intelligent Tutors, and Curricular Tools

Robots in Education provides an accessible introduction to the use of robotics in formal learning, covering pedagogical and psychological theories, implementation in curricula, and the potential for robots to generate bonds with students and free instructors to focus on individualized approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Robots in Education is a comprehensive guide to incorporating robotics into formal learning, encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories, as well as their practical implementation in curricula. In today's landscape, a growing number of educational communities are increasingly leveraging robots as versatile tools in classrooms, aiding STEM projects, and even serving as subjects of study. This volume delves into the remarkable capabilities of educational robots to forge strong bonds with students, while simultaneously allowing instructors to tailor their teaching and learning approaches to individual student needs. Written by an interdisciplinary team of scholars, the book provides a foundational understanding of robotics and their supporting technologies, explores attitudes toward and ethical implications of robots in learning, employs research methods to advance our knowledge in the field, and offers a wealth of additional insights.

Robots in Education is a comprehensive guide to incorporating robotics into formal learning, encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories, as well as their practical implementation in curricula. In today's landscape, a growing number of educational communities are increasingly leveraging robots as versatile tools in classrooms, aiding STEM projects, and even serving as subjects of study. This volume delves into the remarkable capabilities of educational robots to forge strong bonds with students, while simultaneously allowing instructors to tailor their teaching and learning approaches to individual student needs. Written by an interdisciplinary team of scholars, the book provides a foundational understanding of robotics and their supporting technologies, explores attitudes toward and ethical implications of robots in learning, employs research methods to advance our knowledge in the field, and offers a wealth of additional insights.

Robots in Education is a comprehensive guide to incorporating robotics into formal learning, encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories, as well as their practical implementation in curricula. In today's landscape, a growing number of educational communities are increasingly leveraging robots as versatile tools in classrooms, aiding STEM projects, and even serving as subjects of study. This volume delves into the remarkable capabilities of educational robots to forge strong bonds with students, while simultaneously allowing instructors to tailor their teaching and learning approaches to individual student needs. Written by an interdisciplinary team of scholars, the book provides a foundational understanding of robotics and their supporting technologies, explores attitudes toward and ethical implications of robots in learning, employs research methods to advance our knowledge in the field, and offers a wealth of additional insights.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367655396